Recent content by Jimbari

I have a "bad" never functioned correctly Renoy 40A Controller. Because I bought it while building a solar generator in 2021 it's out of warranty. "They don't service what they sell. Find a repair shop," says Tech Support. Ideas? TIF I'm in Central Florida. I find outfits on the west coast...

Thanks for your comments. Covered all these bases I could touch. After the hurricane, when I got the internet back, I was able to contact Renogy. Mostly a good experience with them. My problem was I did not test the whole system back in late 2020 when I finished building the generator. The big...

Yes. the batteries were at 13.5V when I started the generator and then connected the PV to the input of the SCC through a 40 amp fuse on the + side of the panels The panel wiring is clearly marked + & - so that is how I have hooked them up. The battery is hard-wired and fused to the Inverter...

I rolled out my DYI 3000w 12V 120Ah solar generator with LiFePo4 13.5V built pack. This was built in 2020 after going through Hurricane Erma with the eye coming over our house in Florida. Foolishly, I tested all the components way back when, but NOT as a finished unit. So there I was with egg on...

I have forgotten how to post here, thus started a conversation with you, as I found the thread from 2021 about the Rover on night mode. Thanks for picking up the pieces here. Unable to reach out to Renogy via phone because of a lack of cell service at full capacity. Lucky to have internet now...

NO. I stupidly tested the panels but never the whole system. Not making excuses, I'm 80 and still working retail 30 hours a week. I've put my meter on the panels I set up on an east-facing patio table (gated community). Yes, the polarity is correct to the Rover. It shows "night" mode only.

Great Question! I rolled out a solar generator with the onset of hurricane Ian. My Renogy Rover PG will not get off night mode. The 2 20V 100-watt PV daisy chained panels were kicking out 36.8V but the Rover would not recognize the PV units that for 4 days were steady in that range of voltage...

Have built my 120Ah battery, top balanced and installed my Daley 60A BMS. All is well with the cells. The BMS is doing its thing. I've watched several of Will's BMS installs, but am still unclear where the -P is attached. I know I'm thick but suggestions would be welcomed. Attached is a...

Yep, I bought a regular 4 wire phone extension and as stated above: they ain't the same. The plug is way TOO wide. I have more about 6 feet more than I need........so I think I may just shorten to what I need and not work about it. Somewhere in my enthusiastic "building mode", I ordered those...

Updated Schematic of Solar Mobile 3000W Generator for clarification.

12V 120ah LiFeSo4 battery. 3rd panel was my first thought. Toying with building an MIT solar tower. Thanks for your input.

I have come to the party late, and have just enough knowledge to make me dangerous. Any assistance/suggestion you can make would be greatly appreciated. Tried to layout my idea with Word and know that I can't jump the wires where they cross. So bear with me. (it may be there, but I could not...

That is one rugged battery encasement.......(a newbie askin) is it necessary? How serious should I get to secure my LiFePor 120Ah in something as stout?

After hurricane Erma a couple of years ago, I was not prepared well so I "bootstrapped" it all the way. I have a 750-watt inverter that we used on a Christmas Parade Float here in Florida, several years ago. My golf card is an old-timer, although I put a new 6 HP motor and controller in it 10...

Nice to have a hanger to work in. Looks like a great install. Just sold our 38' 5th wheel, miss it already. I'm building a solar generator......Hurricane season you know....